Margaret Elizabeth South, age 93, of Jordan passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Garfield County Nursing Home in Jordan.
Margaret was born on December 6, 1918 in Auburn, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank and Della (McVay) Hardenburger. She attended schools in Auburn and graduated from High School in Auburn, NB. Margaret married the love of her life, Joe South, on September 5, 1935. Margaret and Joe lived in Nebraska until 1943. They then moved to Miles City, Montana where she had her fourth child. Margaret worked at Steam Laundry and a café. They then moved to various ranches and finally to Jordan in 1964. Margaret worked for Ranchers Café as a cook and she also did babysitting. They then moved to Red Lodge, Montana in 1975 where Margaret worked for the Red Lodge Café as a dish washer. They later moved to Bridger, Montana for a short time before returning to Jordan in 2000 to be near her son Ken and Kathy their daughter-in-law and remained there the rest of her life.
Margaret was a Seventh Day Adventist who read her bible and did her lessons every day. She enjoyed crocheting, reading books and spending time with her children, grandchildren and the great and great-great grandkids.
Margaret is survived by three sons: Jim (Kelly) South of Bridger, MT; Ken (Kathy) of Jordan, MT; and Dan (Ruth) of Jordan, MT; three daughters: Shirley (Gary) White of Boise, ID; Georgia Schmidt of Jordan, MT; and Ginger (Arnie) Weber of Boise, ID; a sister-in-law, Shirley South of Oregon; thirty grandchildren, seventy great grandchildren including a special great granddaughter Kortni and forty nine great-great grandchildren; a special friend Kay Clark whom she considered a sister; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joe; two brothers: Bill and Jess; a sister Dorothy; a son-in-law, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan and Friday, August 10, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday August 10, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Tracey Sodt says
Ken & Kathy and family…..Sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandma!!!!!!!!!! You are all in my prayers! Love Tracey
Monte and Leila Massar says
Ken and Kathy,
Sorry to hear about Margaret’s passing. But in visiting with her and reading the Bible with her we know that she knew where she was going after leaving this world. And we can be assured that she is a new person and living in Peace with her Lord in her Eternal Home. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and all your family. Monte and Leila
Brenda Whitson says
Oh gramma, I am going to miss you so much! You always loved me unconditionally, I will hold you close in my heart until we meet again. So many good memories, so many good laughs and so many hugs we shared. Love you always.
Fred & Barb South says
So sorry for your loss. We are glad we drove to Jordan on July 14 and got to see our Aunt Margaret for the last time.
Garry South says
I have such fond memories of my Aunt Margaret. As a kid, we used to visit her and Uncle Joey on their ranch in Southestern Montana, and it was amazing how she could make good-tasting food using the bitter, brownish well water that was their only source of H2O! I will miss you, Aunt Margaret, but I know you are in a better place, and will be in the presence of God for eternity. Rest in peace, I love you.
Shelly Besel says
Grandma I miss you more than words can say. I thank you for all that you taught me in life…two of the most important were that God and family are more important than anything money can buy. These are lessons I will carry with me for the rest of my life and continue to share with my children and grandchildren. All of us were truly blessed to have such a wonderful person in our lives. Miss you much, love you always!!!
Carroll South says
Sorry to hear the news. Fred said she was not in good health when he visited her. I always enjoyed Joe and Margaret’s company. I remember visiting then on the farm and riding Uncle Joe’s motorcycle. When I lived in Miles, they would come over and insist that I play the guitar for them. I still have the guitar I bought from Uncle Joe in 1970. Marsha and I send our condolences.
Elayne Hinther says
Ken, Kathy & Family,
I’m sorry for your loss . Margaret was a wonderful person and will be missed by all that knew her. God made a few extra extra special people and Margaret was truely one of them.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a Wonderful person, Margaret will be missed, she always had a big smile and a hi for everyone…
Ginger Weber says
One of my fondest memories of mom, is making fudge and popcorn for us kids out in Volberg on a Saturday night. She was an amazing cook!
She taught me how to love and have compassion for others. She brought me up to love Jesus and we shared a love of reading the Bible.
Many other memories, traveling, laughing and laughing some more until we almost wet our pants. I’m gonna miss you mom and I thank God for the memories. Love you always.
Coleman South says
I’m so sorry to hear about aunt Margaret. Even though she and uncle Joey had a tough life on that ranch in Volberg, she was always sweet to us kids when we visited. Glad I got to see both of them a few years ago, before Joey died. RIP, aunt Margaret.
willy cain says
I remember when I was a kid we would go up to their house on pumpkin creek and they would play cards all night—-Joy and Margaret got snow out on the way back home from miles city and they had to stay with us for two days –had fun grown up with the souths and their kids– will miss her
Scherry Lind says
Margaret was my Mother in law but I always felt like she was the Mother I never had. She and Joey were wonderful granparents to Scott and Dannielle and they both live in our hearts. We all have many fond and fun memories of the time we spent with them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the rest of the family and friends.
Scherry Lind, Huntley, MT
Georgia Schmidt-Jordan,Montana says
ONE OF MY FONDEST MEMORIES OF MOM. Is going over to the health center to call bingo.And mom would sit next to me. I’d call g 63 and mom would go ,no its 0 63. And on thurs I’d go over and listen to good ole country music with mom. I grew up in a home of nothing but pure love.Mom lead a christian life. And mom brought me back to the christian way of life. u will always be in my heart mom. i love you,till we meet again. Rest in peace i love u . Georgia
Ed & Evelyn Kinzel says
Georgia & Family,
We are sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. She is rejoicing in her heavenly home, enjoying the glory of God for All Eternity. May all the wonderful memories she left behind, bring you comfort and peace. We remember her so well from Fred and Georgia’s Anniversary Party, and at Fred’s Funeral. She was a Super Lady filled with love and goodness for all God’s people. We too, will always remember her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Georgia/ Kids/Grandkids at this difficult time.
With our love and sympathy, Ed & Evelyn Kinzel
Richard and Dorathy Schmidt says
To Georgia and all of your family,
We are saddened by the news of the passing of your mom and grandmother. Although we did not really know her, we are able to tell by all the notes of endearment, that she was a very lovely lady. We are certain that you will miss her very much, but it is wonderful for you to know that she has reached her heavenly home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Love to all the family, Richard and Dorathy
Timmy Weber says
So many memories it’s hard to just submit one. I’ll always remember the shining example of love, kindness, goodness, and compassion gramma always was. I can’t recall ever seeing a frown on her face. I remember as a little boy, sitting next to her in the back seat of the car, resting my head on her arm, it always made the trip more comfortable. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome. I will miss her as many others will, but I am comforted to know she’s now at peace.
Debra Ledbetter says
Grandma i’am gonna miss u very much. I love u !!! I have so many fond memories of grandma. But most of all her love she shared, Rather it was a spanking u needed or advice,or a shoulder to lean, It was always with love and kind words.Grandma wasn’t just my grandma, my best friend and teacher. She taught me alot growing up and as a adult.I guess what i really remember is grandma would babysit us and would make her famous fried tater sandwiches and choc rice.Iam so blessed to have grandma for 56 years! Till we meet again grandma,i love u. now i will say a prayer we always did together when we spents the nights. NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP I PRAY THE LORD MY SOUL TO KEEP IF I SHOULD DIE BEFORE I WAKE I PRAY THE LORD MY SOUL TO TAKE AMEN. I LOVE U GRANDMA and gonna miss u deeply.Rest in peace,Debra.
Pat & Bob Corbin says
We are so sorry to hear about Ken’s mom passing. We are thinking about you.
J.D. and Mary Alice Murnion says
Maragret South families,
I did not know Margaret personaly but I do Know by Kathy and Ken that she made each one of you feel like you were the only one and It takes a very special person to be able to do that. May she rest in the peace she has earned, by living a good and spiritual life.
Margaret and Donavon Schumacher says
Dear Georgia and all your family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your dear mother Margaret, she and I always thought we were special cause we shared the name Margaret. She truly was a very special lady,
Nobody is ever ready to say good- bye to our mother, she will be missed,
She leaves a good foundation for all of her children, grandchildren and great grand children, and that is a Blessing and a beautiful legacy .
May she now enjoy her home in Heaven.
Thinking of you all, with love .
Margaret and Donavon Schumacher
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Ken, Kathy and families,
Our deepset sympathy on your loss. God bless!
Danielle & Maria says
My grandma was like a mom to me she taught me to love the lord and family, and also to respect your elders too! But most of all she had the most love for everyone including my mom Scherry, they had a special relationship and my mom will always keep it close to her heart! I will always have my memories close but the love for her closer to my heart! Go rest with grandpa now grandma and we will meet again someday! I will always love you!
Daniel and Audrey says
Ken, Kathy and all of Margaret’s Family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
Joe Schmidt says
How do you say goodbye to someone who has always been in your life.Granny has so many memories for me. The thing I cling to is the love of Granny I seen it in her eyes and felt it in her touch.I seen it in her actions she has filled my heart and soul and has always been my earthly angel. I can not possible say goodbye only rest well I will see you when Jesus comes to take us home.
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
Dear South family,
I am so sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. May God give you strength and the love of family and friends to get you through this very difficult time, and may you share the wonderful memories of her as you keep the memory of her alive. I am sure you will continue to think of her every day. May you find comfort in knowing she is in a better place.
With deepest sympathy,
Diane
Calvin & Diana says
Ken, Kathy & families,
We are so sorry for your loss. Margaret was such a loving,and kind lady.She had such a beautiful smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love
Calvin & Diana
Shirley South says
To all my nephews and nieces.
Your mother was a fine christian woman and friend to all. You were always welcome in her home. In later years, I remember her reading lots of books. She always read her Bible and studied her lesson first! As a sister-in-law she will be missed.
Our love and prayers for her family,
Shirley South and family